An historical narrative and declaration : shewing the cause and rise of the Strict Congregational Churches in the State of Connecticut, and their present views, respecting several interesting matters of a religious nature. : Also, a profession of their faith, and several heads of agreement, respecting church discipline, agreed upon by a number of Strict Congregational Churches, convened by delegation at Killingly, September 19, 1781. : To which is added, an address to the several churches and a letter upon the subject of ordination. : Published by order of said churches. : [Three lines from Joshua].